willgolf

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The review wehave been promising is up
I forgot....what was this thread about? Oh, any more comments on the 432 EVO? I would love to hear.  
Differences between models of expensive vs inexpensive DACs
I have had a Lumin U-1 mini, D2, A1, and X1.   I can tell you each of these DAC's was a definite step up, especially the X1.  The D2 was so average sounding compared to the X-1.  The level of detail for each DAC was easily heard. I then decided ... 
Horn speakers are really bright?
The new drivers are much better.  Vocals are more pronounced and the instrumentation cleaner and more pronounced.    
From separate streamer and DAC to al-in-one suggestion
I don't believe you mentioned a budget but you are already a part of the Lumin family.  I went from separates to the Lumin X-1.  The Lumin X-1 does it all.   
The review wehave been promising is up
I posted this in his other thread..... People, you don't have to buy the Aeon from Audiotroy or anyone else for that matter.  So many people have a hard-on about AudioTroy hyping his product on Audiogon.  Have you heard the Aeon?  Do you know any... 
I have new speakers on the way. What to listen to first?
Anette Askvik - Liberty Nils Lofgren Band Live  - Girls in Motion. My Joy - Younger days. That should give you a pretty good picture of how your new speakers will sound!        
Best microphone for recording home system
Call Sweetwater and talk to their reps.  They are super knowledgeable and helpful.  I just bought a whole system including dual mics, transmitter and microphone stand.    
Horns
audition__audio...You are not a horn guy and that is fine and I respect your analysis above.   However, you say that horn people get all bent out of shape when horns are criticized and that may be true.  In this case, the Op was asking specificall... 
first US review 432 evo music server
People, you don't have to buy the Aeon from Audiotroy or anyone else for that matter.  So many people have a hard-on about AudioTroy hyping his product on Audiogon.  Have you heard the Aeon?  Do you know anything about it?   Are we not all in this... 
Horns
audition__audio. --  Every speaker has a unique sound.  I have had Wilson, B&W, and Sonus Faber speakers.  All were different.   I now have horn speakers and I love them.  As far as unique sound to the horn....hmmmm, I don't agree.  I do think... 
$20k(ish) tube preamps
Call Tom Vu at Triangle Art Audio.  The L200 is really good.    
***HUM***BUZZ***CRACKLE***POPPPP= Dead Amp...Where To Service???
James at High-End Audio Repair in Phoenix, Az. is really good and super fair.  You can try him at 4803987362.  He is super busy and takes his time but I totally trust him with my equipment.  Give him a call and leave a message.    
Do power conditioners help with unwanted hum/noise
After 18 months of fighting a hum, I called in an Audio Sound Room electrical engineer to evaluate my whole electrical grid and components.  We spent 4 hours together going over every cable and cord that have and even exchanged DAC's to try and id... 
DAC recommendation in 5 to 10K range
I have had the Lumin u1 mini, A1, D2, and X1.  If you can find a used Lumin X-1 for under $9k end of the story.  IMO, is the best DAC/Streamer under $19k on the market.  I now have a Lampizator Pacific which costs twice as much as the X1.  To be h... 
Considering moving on from B&W...
Similar to the Op I had B&W speakers in college through my thirties.  They were fine then but as I age I find them to be dull and unexciting speakers to listen to.  It took me a year to find a speaker I liked.  I went to shows around the count...